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S50 EEE

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,978 mi
Last recorded117,978 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 EEE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 117,978 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,480 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,448 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,779 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 30 Oct 2021 84,958 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 79,840 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,837 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,529 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,680 miles

washers poor

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,870 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,013 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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S50 EEE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S50 EEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S50 EEE registered?

S50 EEE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is S50 EEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 EEE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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